Easy Cinnamon Raisin Rice Pudding

This Easy and deliciously creamy rice pudding (arroz con leche) is a no fail one pot recipe with minimal ingredients and only 3 steps! an old reader favourite.

Creamy, soft rice pudding filled with a hint of vanilla and cinnamon and juicy sultanas (raisins). The ultimate comfort food! Find out how to make old fashioned rice pudding right at home with our popular family recipe.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups milk, (full fat, low fat or skim)
• 1 cup medium grain rice
• 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (or 1 cinnamon stick)
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup raisins (or sultanas) (optional)
• 1/2 cup condensed milk (optional)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine the milk, rice, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and raisins (sultanas) in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, mixing occasionally.
2. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally while scraping the base and sides of the pan with a wooden spoon, until thick and creamy (about 15-20 minutes).
3. Once rice is soft and cooked through, mix in the condensed milk and butter. Add 1/4 cup extra milk ONLY if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
4. Pour the rice among serving bowls; sprinkle with extra ground cinnamon (or cinnamon sugar), and raisins (or sultanas).
5. Serve immediately.